2012 Conference

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Mary Fuller
(OWP Founding Director: 1980 - 2012)

8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast (Muffins, Coffee, Juice)

8:30 – 9:20 Welcome & Keynote Speaker
Mary Fuller – What I Learned Matters

9:30 – 10:20 Session I
A: I Am An Author: Implementing a Text Unit in a Primary Classroom
Christy Milders – Bogan Elementary


B: Writing to Learn All Content
Annie Combs – New Miami


C: Something to Talk About: Using Student Centered Discussion
Stephanie Ruehlmann – Madeira High School

10:30 – 11:20 Session II
A: Learning from the Pros: Revision with Mentor Text
Lindsey Grodrian – John Hole Elementary


B: Choice Matters: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Readers and Writers
Lisa Bakita – Bellbrook Middle School
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C: Shifting Standards: CCCS in a High School English Classroom
Kirsten Main – Ross High School and Jeff Neinaber - Harrison High School

11:20 – 12:30 Lunch on your own or join us for a writing marathon

12:30 – 1:20 Session III
A: Strategy Groups: A Small Group Approach to Teaching Reading
Allison Ryan – Donovan Elementary


B: A Return to Words: Writing in the Art Classroom
Meghan Dillon – Indian Riffle


C: Grammar and Writing: It’s Not That Tense
Megan Ferriell – Troy High School

1:30 – 2:20 Session IV
A: Shifting Standards: CCSS in an Elementary Classroom
Beth Rimer – OWP Co-Director


B: Keepin’ It Fresh After All These Years
Mary Gibson– Clark Montessori


C: Revision as a Social Activity
Kalyn Fowler – Miami East High School
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